Sturdy brass that i expect will work well with air rifle and other small caliber arms - J. Dewey Patch Cleaning Loops

Shipping has been as fast or faster than expected, as inventories in the US decline with the short of container traffic from the Far East as it has been diverted to supply domestic consumers. QC overseas has improved greatly in the past decades as their own markets have grown.
This is a well made product despite its small size.